The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities had a lot to celebrate in 2014 beyond legislative and judicial victories. The culture is changing, and acceptance of minority communities as creators of culture and as cultural figures is a sign of that change. This year, queers were everywhere, and they dominated the show. Here are 21 of the most iconic LGBT moments of 2014.

1. CeCe McDonald is released from prison and gives her first on-air TV interview to Melissa Harris-Perry: